Tina Horton
Phillipsburg,MO
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Maxim Health Services, excelling in patient care through effective medication administration and compassionate support. Demonstrated expertise in clinical documentation and geriatric nursing, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in fostering trust with patients and families, ensuring high standards of healthcare delivery. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 20+ years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Maxim Health Services
08.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN
First Call Medical Staffing
06.2019 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN Charge Nurse
Veterans Home
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
LPN
Integrity Home Care & Hospice
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
LPN Charge Nurse
Veterans Home
12.2017 - 12.2019
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
LPN Charge Nurse
First Call Staffing
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Senior High School
Chippewa Falls, WIDiploma - LPN
Red Wing Technical College
Red Wing, MN10.2002
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Medical Documentation
Geriatric Nursing
Catheter Care
Tracheostomy Care
Compassionate Care
Diabetes management
End of life care
Nursing Ethics
Rehabilitation Nursing
Palliative Care
Respiratory Care
Health Promotion
Disease Prevention
Post Operative Care
Psychiatric Nursing
Gastrointestinal Care
Home healthcare
Restorative Care
Behavioral Health
Medication Administration
Wound Care
Vital signs
Direct Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Clinical Documentation
Patient Assessments
Medication Dispensing
Patient Care
Documentation accuracy
Immunization Administration
Physical Assessment
Timeline
LPN
Maxim Health Services
08.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Veterans Home
01.2023 - 08.2023
LPN
Integrity Home Care & Hospice
07.2022 - 01.2023
LPN
First Call Medical Staffing
06.2019 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Veterans Home
12.2017 - 12.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
First Call Staffing
06.2017 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Chippewa Senior High School
Diploma - LPN
Red Wing Technical College
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